David P. Kerns

Kerns@whitehallgroupllc.com

David Kerns is an experienced operation executive with over 30 years of experience in leading operational improvements in the manufacturing industry. He has served in roles as President, Vice President of Operations, General Manager, Plant Manager, Production Manager, and Plant Controller for a number of entities across the automotive, chemical, and consumer products sectors. He has deep expertise in turnaround/restructuring, lean manufacturing, and utilization of good manufacturing practices, and has a track record of delivering results in both union and non-union environments.

David currently serves as a Plant Manager for Constar, Inc. a $500 MM manufacturing company, working with a team on a restructuring of the company. He previously worked for seven years for a Toyota owned joint venture as a General Manager for a Tier 1, JIT seat and frame plant with sales in excess of $300 million. He also served for five year as Vice President of Operations and led a turnaround of two business divisions through the application of lean manufacturing principles, resulting in a lower cost structure and improvements in quality and safety. Throughout the manufacturing industry, he has worked on a diverse set of processes, including injection molding, blow molding, plating, chemical processing, machining, die casting, stamping, welding, painting and assembly.

David has strong experience in guiding distressed companies through assessment, sale, relocation, or closure, as well as launching new operations and new facilities to match product launch or company growth. As a consultant, David worked with Deloitte Consulting in their automotive manufacturing practice.

David holds a B.B.A. in Finance from Marshall University.


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